A/N: Well, thanks to all who gave such fab reviews! And thanks even MORE that you guys were'nt offended by Viktor being Raoul :( Well, you know how it is....can't please everybody. (sigh) Some fanfiction readers are so touchy. At least this story is kept away from a lot of people, cuz not everyone is familiar with or enjoys The Phantom of the Opera.
Also, I will be posting the cast list on every chapter, in case you forget.
Disclaimer: Characters, settings, songs, ideas are from "The Phantom of the Opera."
Additional characters, settings, ideas are from the "Harry Potter" novels by J.K. Rowling.
All tunes/background music/score borrowed from 'Hannibal' belongs to Chalumeau.
Original songs: "Think of Me" Music by Andrew Lloyd Webbber, Lyrics by Charles Hart and/or Richard Stilgoe
Note: None of the Weasleys, with the exception of the mother/daughter bond between Ginny Weasley and Molly Weasley, are related. Draco Malfoy, the Phantom, and Lucius Malfoy, who plays the potential parts of Don Attilio and Passarino, are not related.
Note As Well: Do try to imagine that everybody in this is in the same generation.
When the speaker's name is in caps, that means he or she is singing. Spoken dialogue will be represented with the names in normal text.
Cast
The Phantom: Draco Malfoy
Christine Daae: Hermione Granger
Raoul Vicomte de Chagny: Viktor Krum
Monsieur Firmin: Ron Weasley
Monsieur Andre: Harry Potter
Carlotta Guidicelli: Minerva McGonagall
Ubaldo Piangi: Albus Dumbledore
Madame Giry: Molly Weasley
Meg Giry: Ginny Weasley
Monsieur Reyer: Percy Weasley
Monsieur LeFevre: Bill Weasley (please note: no one in this play with the last name Weasley is related, with the exception of Ginny with Molly as her mother, as the play entertains the fact that Meg's mother is Madam Giry)
Don Attilio/Passarino: Lucius Malfoy (NO relation whatsoever to Draco Malfoy the Phantom. Pretend they are NOT related)
Auctioneer: Remus Lupin
Porter: Bob the Dementor
Joseph Buquet: Hagrid
Woman at auction: Sibyll Trelawny
Ballet Girls: Parvati Patil
Padma Patil
Lavender Brown
Angelina Johnson
Katie Bell
Alicia Spinnet
Cho Chang
Singing Chorus: Cedric Diggory
Mandy Brocklehurst
Justin Finch-Fletchley
Fleur Delacour
Fred Weasley
George Weasley
Hannah Abbott
Dean Thomas
Pansy Parkinson
The Wizard of the Opera: Act One, Scene One
Rehearsals for "Sorceror of Carthage" by Gilderoy Lockhart (he is a playwright! ;). Workers and stagehands in casual wizard robes are seen carrying equipment on and off the stage, constructing bits of scenery, or sitting in the audience chairs, sewing costume robes magically with their wands.
This is a great choral scene in which the Sorceror (played by Albus Dumbledore) is returning home from his grueling yet victorious battle in which Carthage's troops won over Venice. The King is Dumbledore; Janelle, his favorite of many mistresses, is Minerva McGonagall, the renowned soprano. They wear complete sets of costume robes. They sparkle with bright colors that are worn by the royals of Italy. The two lead Carthinian Dancers are played by none other than Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasley. They wear their complete fancy Italian dance outfits. The dancers are dressed in either full costume or bits of their headdresses or skirts. The choral members wear brightly-colored, glittering robes to match the mood of this particular scene. The ballet mistress, Molly Weasley, oversees nearby. Percy Weasley is in charge.
The Sorceror and his Armies are entering the scene, looking overwhelmed yet happy.
Dumbledore:
My dear Janelle....the wand of our dear friend Joc Messina, leader of Venice. We have truly won our battle. (cheers and clapping erupt from the performers, as the King kneels at Janelle's feet and presents her with a scratched and weathered wand, which she takes passionately and holds for all to see)
MINERVA: [Corresponding tune: "Great Choral Scene (?)" from "Rehearsals for 'Hannibal' by Chalumeau"]
This wand from our saviors
From the armonical force
of Rome
GIRL'S CHORUS:
With feasting and dancing and drums
Today in celebration
Magical victorious song
To grant rejuvination
MEN'S CHORUS:
The crystal balls were correct
Seers saw true prophecy!
Of victory againts Venice
ALL:
Hear the drums ---
Our saviors come!
Dumbledore (Sorceror):
Happy yet to return to the land we love, away from Venice's evil wrath. Which has tormented us fully till the end of the day. But as our founding fathers would say: winning is not victorious unless [struggling with the line] - we are bonded - through - loss?
Percy (nearby):
No, no, Mr. Dumbledore. [sighs exasperatedly] The line is "winning is not victorious unless bonds are tied with the enemy."
Dumbledore:
Yes, yes....I must remember...[practicing]...unless bonds are tied with the enemy...unless bonds are tied with the enemy....
[Enter Bill Weasley, the retiring former manager of the opera, with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, to whom he has just sold it]
Percy:
Now, sir, once again: "But as our founding fathers..." and go.
Bill (to Harry and Ron):
And here is our prized company. Our latest project has been "Sorceror of Carthage," by Gilderoy Lockhart.
Harry:
Oh, delightful! One of the more prestigious Lockhart operas, if I do say so.
Ron:
Of course, "Richard and Jules" could give it a run.
Harry:
Certainly.
Bill (getting the attention of everybody):
Ladies and gentlemen, you may be acquainted with Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasley, who will be taking manage of the opera from now on. (people clap politely, yet annoyed that they were interrupted)
Percy:
Er - Mr. Weasley, we ARE trying to have a rehearsal. Do you suppose....
Bill:
Yes, yes, I am sorry.
Percy (to himself):
Better.
Bill (to the new managers):
Percy. The chief overseer. Rather tyrannical. Don't get caught in a room with him if you can help it. (they turn their attention to the ballet, which has just started)
Ron (gesturing towards Dumbledore):
And that is Albus Dumbledore?
Bill:
Yes, that is him. And her (indicating Minerva), that is Minerva McGonagall. They do make a rather excellent pair, would you agree? They came to us a little over three years ago, as chorus members. However, it was soon evident that they were much more than thtat.(they observe the ballet)
Harry (gesturing towards Ginny, who is easily the best dancer):
Who is that girl?
Bill:
Ah, yes, young Ginny Weasley. Easily one of the better dancers, if not the best. (gesturing towards Molly Weasley) That is Molly Weasley, or Madam Weasley, as we like to say. Ginny's mother and chief overseer of the ballets. My father often spoke of her as the greatest dancer ever to perform on the England Wizarding Populaire. (sighs) Unfortunately, she was injured at the height of her career. I do believe that contributed to her finding her daughter the best training possible.
Ron (noticing Hermione, who is well out of step):
And her?
Bill (slightly grimacing):
Her? That is Hermione Granger. Clearly not as practiced as the others. She was quite a fine dancer when she came, but ever since that riff-raff about the Opera Ghost.... (he trails off)
Harry:
Excuse me? Not the 'Ghost'?
Ron:
What a load of tosh. There is no Opera Ghost, OR 'Wizard of the Opera.'
Harry:
I would'nt be too sure. Did you see them backstage, whispering as though he'll skin them all alive?
Bill (changing the subject):
So as you see, we take a tremendous amount of pride in our ballets.
Madam Weasley (banging her cane at Hermione):
You, Granger! Please concentrate! (Hermione appears unperplexed) (stopping the whole dance) No, no, no! Ladies, please. How often must we go through this? (walking to face all of them) It's demme, then plie, then the transition from the piano to the trumpets. Girls, your mood has to differ with each passing musical movement. The pianos and strings provide the flexiblility for you to....
Bill: (sighing)
Tyrants as well, the Weasleys.
Madam Weasley:
THEN you may go into the jumping and galloping. Please not during the pianist's solo. (sighs and rubs her forehead, as if she has a migraine) In half an hour, we will perform again. Until then, independent rehearsal. Now! (the girls quickly move off)
Bill (moving off)
Sirs, may we introduce you to Minerva ? (they walk to her) Madame, the new managers of the opera. (Harry and Ron bow)
McGonagall:
So. The men who will surely take on the splendour of Albus and mine's roles?
Harry:
Of course, madam. Now, if I do remember right, Janelle has the most delightful aria in the middle of Act 4. I wonder, if, as a personal favor, you could provide us with a rendition? Unless, of course, Percy does not find it suitable....(Percy is talking with the orchestra leader)
McGonagall:
Whatever Percy thinks can go to Hades. My manager commands I sing, therefore I sing. Maestro? (the orchestra leader looks up)
Orchestra Leader:
Yes, madame?
Bill:
Act 4, please. 'Janelle's Solace.' (the music starts)
MCGONAGALL (Corresponding tune: "Think of Me," Act One, Scene One):
Think of me,
think of me fondly,
when we've said goodbye.
Remember me
once in a while
pleas promise me you'll try
When you find
that once again you long
to take your..... (a backdrop crashes to the floor from the rafters, interrupting Minerva's performance)
[next few lines are pretty much all being said at the same time; ad lib]
Ballet Girls [ad lib]:
Oh, oh!
The Opera Ghost!
It's the Wizard of the Opera!
Bill:
Calm down, calm down!
Ron:
What is this, Harry?
Harry:
Raving mad. Tsk tsk...
Minerva:
Albus, how can I sing if this happens?
Albus:
Dear, dear, I am sorry....
Madam Weasley:
Girls! Remain positions!
Ballet Girls:
He's here, he's here!!
Bill [desperately trying to get their attention]
ENOUGH! [a hush falls]
Minerva:
HOW should I sing if this happens so OFTEN!
Bill:
Madame, madame, I am sorry. [he walks to the back of the stage and yells up the rafters] Hagrid! May I ask why that drop fell?!
Hagrid:
Sorry, sorry, Bill. I were'nt close mannin' the post. Ropes must ter come loose, or somethin'....
Bill:
Please, Hagrid, DO make sure it does'nt happen again.
Hagrid:
Aye, aye.
Bill [to Minerva]:
Minerva, is it settled now?
McGonagall [angry]:
That is IT! Albus, my coats! [Albus runs over with heavy furs and she prepares to leave]
Bill:
Please, Minerva, not now! Surely the 'Ghost' issues can be cleared out!
McGonagall:
Not NOW they won't! I have had enough. No more 'Opera Populaire' for me, unless you can catch this mongrel and dispose of him! [she and Albus leave in a fury]
Bill [in an attempt to lighten the moment]:
Operas. Tsk tsk...
Harry:
Must you find a replacement for Madame McGonagall?
Bill:
Yes, that would be in order. However, I would like to leave it up to you, Potter, and Weasley, to do so.
Ron:
And that is because...
Bill:
YOU are the new managers. Now then, my work here is finished. I'm off to the station. (he puts on his hat and leaves. The New Managers look at each other uncertainly)
Ron (addressing everyone):
So there is no understudy? (the people murmur "no")
Ginny:
Er - Hermione Granger could sing it, I'm sure.
Hermione:
Ginny!
Harry:
Oh? (looks at Hermione)
Hermione:
I'm not certain.....
Ron:
Oh, you as well? It's no wonder Bill wanted to dump the whole damn business. Too many people and their problems to deal with...
Harry:
Miss Granger, could you provide us with "Janelle's Solace?" It would be for the better of the opera. (music starts)
HERMIONE:
Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said good-bye
Remember me
Once in a while
Please promise me you'll try
When you find that once again you long
To take your heart back and be free
If you ever find a moment
Spare a thought for me....
[Scene magically changes to Gala Night. Hermione appears in full costume as she projects her voice through the packed audience. In the nearest box, Viktor Krum is there, with the managers and their wives.]
Viktor:
Could it be....could that be Hermione? [raises his opera glasses]
It is her. Will she remember me...?
HERMIONE:
We never said our love was evergreen
Or as unchanging as the sea
But please promise me that sometimes
You will think
Of me! [Music ends and the audience stands and applauds. Viktor is prominent among them]
A/N: Scene 3 may come a bit slow; you know how long this one took me. I must ask you to be patient!
Also, I will be posting the cast list on every chapter, in case you forget.
Disclaimer: Characters, settings, songs, ideas are from "The Phantom of the Opera."
Additional characters, settings, ideas are from the "Harry Potter" novels by J.K. Rowling.
All tunes/background music/score borrowed from 'Hannibal' belongs to Chalumeau.
Original songs: "Think of Me" Music by Andrew Lloyd Webbber, Lyrics by Charles Hart and/or Richard Stilgoe
Note: None of the Weasleys, with the exception of the mother/daughter bond between Ginny Weasley and Molly Weasley, are related. Draco Malfoy, the Phantom, and Lucius Malfoy, who plays the potential parts of Don Attilio and Passarino, are not related.
Note As Well: Do try to imagine that everybody in this is in the same generation.
When the speaker's name is in caps, that means he or she is singing. Spoken dialogue will be represented with the names in normal text.
Cast
The Phantom: Draco Malfoy
Christine Daae: Hermione Granger
Raoul Vicomte de Chagny: Viktor Krum
Monsieur Firmin: Ron Weasley
Monsieur Andre: Harry Potter
Carlotta Guidicelli: Minerva McGonagall
Ubaldo Piangi: Albus Dumbledore
Madame Giry: Molly Weasley
Meg Giry: Ginny Weasley
Monsieur Reyer: Percy Weasley
Monsieur LeFevre: Bill Weasley (please note: no one in this play with the last name Weasley is related, with the exception of Ginny with Molly as her mother, as the play entertains the fact that Meg's mother is Madam Giry)
Don Attilio/Passarino: Lucius Malfoy (NO relation whatsoever to Draco Malfoy the Phantom. Pretend they are NOT related)
Auctioneer: Remus Lupin
Porter: Bob the Dementor
Joseph Buquet: Hagrid
Woman at auction: Sibyll Trelawny
Ballet Girls: Parvati Patil
Padma Patil
Lavender Brown
Angelina Johnson
Katie Bell
Alicia Spinnet
Cho Chang
Singing Chorus: Cedric Diggory
Mandy Brocklehurst
Justin Finch-Fletchley
Fleur Delacour
Fred Weasley
George Weasley
Hannah Abbott
Dean Thomas
Pansy Parkinson
The Wizard of the Opera: Act One, Scene One
Rehearsals for "Sorceror of Carthage" by Gilderoy Lockhart (he is a playwright! ;). Workers and stagehands in casual wizard robes are seen carrying equipment on and off the stage, constructing bits of scenery, or sitting in the audience chairs, sewing costume robes magically with their wands.
This is a great choral scene in which the Sorceror (played by Albus Dumbledore) is returning home from his grueling yet victorious battle in which Carthage's troops won over Venice. The King is Dumbledore; Janelle, his favorite of many mistresses, is Minerva McGonagall, the renowned soprano. They wear complete sets of costume robes. They sparkle with bright colors that are worn by the royals of Italy. The two lead Carthinian Dancers are played by none other than Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasley. They wear their complete fancy Italian dance outfits. The dancers are dressed in either full costume or bits of their headdresses or skirts. The choral members wear brightly-colored, glittering robes to match the mood of this particular scene. The ballet mistress, Molly Weasley, oversees nearby. Percy Weasley is in charge.
The Sorceror and his Armies are entering the scene, looking overwhelmed yet happy.
Dumbledore:
My dear Janelle....the wand of our dear friend Joc Messina, leader of Venice. We have truly won our battle. (cheers and clapping erupt from the performers, as the King kneels at Janelle's feet and presents her with a scratched and weathered wand, which she takes passionately and holds for all to see)
MINERVA: [Corresponding tune: "Great Choral Scene (?)" from "Rehearsals for 'Hannibal' by Chalumeau"]
This wand from our saviors
From the armonical force
of Rome
GIRL'S CHORUS:
With feasting and dancing and drums
Today in celebration
Magical victorious song
To grant rejuvination
MEN'S CHORUS:
The crystal balls were correct
Seers saw true prophecy!
Of victory againts Venice
ALL:
Hear the drums ---
Our saviors come!
Dumbledore (Sorceror):
Happy yet to return to the land we love, away from Venice's evil wrath. Which has tormented us fully till the end of the day. But as our founding fathers would say: winning is not victorious unless [struggling with the line] - we are bonded - through - loss?
Percy (nearby):
No, no, Mr. Dumbledore. [sighs exasperatedly] The line is "winning is not victorious unless bonds are tied with the enemy."
Dumbledore:
Yes, yes....I must remember...[practicing]...unless bonds are tied with the enemy...unless bonds are tied with the enemy....
[Enter Bill Weasley, the retiring former manager of the opera, with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, to whom he has just sold it]
Percy:
Now, sir, once again: "But as our founding fathers..." and go.
Bill (to Harry and Ron):
And here is our prized company. Our latest project has been "Sorceror of Carthage," by Gilderoy Lockhart.
Harry:
Oh, delightful! One of the more prestigious Lockhart operas, if I do say so.
Ron:
Of course, "Richard and Jules" could give it a run.
Harry:
Certainly.
Bill (getting the attention of everybody):
Ladies and gentlemen, you may be acquainted with Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasley, who will be taking manage of the opera from now on. (people clap politely, yet annoyed that they were interrupted)
Percy:
Er - Mr. Weasley, we ARE trying to have a rehearsal. Do you suppose....
Bill:
Yes, yes, I am sorry.
Percy (to himself):
Better.
Bill (to the new managers):
Percy. The chief overseer. Rather tyrannical. Don't get caught in a room with him if you can help it. (they turn their attention to the ballet, which has just started)
Ron (gesturing towards Dumbledore):
And that is Albus Dumbledore?
Bill:
Yes, that is him. And her (indicating Minerva), that is Minerva McGonagall. They do make a rather excellent pair, would you agree? They came to us a little over three years ago, as chorus members. However, it was soon evident that they were much more than thtat.(they observe the ballet)
Harry (gesturing towards Ginny, who is easily the best dancer):
Who is that girl?
Bill:
Ah, yes, young Ginny Weasley. Easily one of the better dancers, if not the best. (gesturing towards Molly Weasley) That is Molly Weasley, or Madam Weasley, as we like to say. Ginny's mother and chief overseer of the ballets. My father often spoke of her as the greatest dancer ever to perform on the England Wizarding Populaire. (sighs) Unfortunately, she was injured at the height of her career. I do believe that contributed to her finding her daughter the best training possible.
Ron (noticing Hermione, who is well out of step):
And her?
Bill (slightly grimacing):
Her? That is Hermione Granger. Clearly not as practiced as the others. She was quite a fine dancer when she came, but ever since that riff-raff about the Opera Ghost.... (he trails off)
Harry:
Excuse me? Not the 'Ghost'?
Ron:
What a load of tosh. There is no Opera Ghost, OR 'Wizard of the Opera.'
Harry:
I would'nt be too sure. Did you see them backstage, whispering as though he'll skin them all alive?
Bill (changing the subject):
So as you see, we take a tremendous amount of pride in our ballets.
Madam Weasley (banging her cane at Hermione):
You, Granger! Please concentrate! (Hermione appears unperplexed) (stopping the whole dance) No, no, no! Ladies, please. How often must we go through this? (walking to face all of them) It's demme, then plie, then the transition from the piano to the trumpets. Girls, your mood has to differ with each passing musical movement. The pianos and strings provide the flexiblility for you to....
Bill: (sighing)
Tyrants as well, the Weasleys.
Madam Weasley:
THEN you may go into the jumping and galloping. Please not during the pianist's solo. (sighs and rubs her forehead, as if she has a migraine) In half an hour, we will perform again. Until then, independent rehearsal. Now! (the girls quickly move off)
Bill (moving off)
Sirs, may we introduce you to Minerva ? (they walk to her) Madame, the new managers of the opera. (Harry and Ron bow)
McGonagall:
So. The men who will surely take on the splendour of Albus and mine's roles?
Harry:
Of course, madam. Now, if I do remember right, Janelle has the most delightful aria in the middle of Act 4. I wonder, if, as a personal favor, you could provide us with a rendition? Unless, of course, Percy does not find it suitable....(Percy is talking with the orchestra leader)
McGonagall:
Whatever Percy thinks can go to Hades. My manager commands I sing, therefore I sing. Maestro? (the orchestra leader looks up)
Orchestra Leader:
Yes, madame?
Bill:
Act 4, please. 'Janelle's Solace.' (the music starts)
MCGONAGALL (Corresponding tune: "Think of Me," Act One, Scene One):
Think of me,
think of me fondly,
when we've said goodbye.
Remember me
once in a while
pleas promise me you'll try
When you find
that once again you long
to take your..... (a backdrop crashes to the floor from the rafters, interrupting Minerva's performance)
[next few lines are pretty much all being said at the same time; ad lib]
Ballet Girls [ad lib]:
Oh, oh!
The Opera Ghost!
It's the Wizard of the Opera!
Bill:
Calm down, calm down!
Ron:
What is this, Harry?
Harry:
Raving mad. Tsk tsk...
Minerva:
Albus, how can I sing if this happens?
Albus:
Dear, dear, I am sorry....
Madam Weasley:
Girls! Remain positions!
Ballet Girls:
He's here, he's here!!
Bill [desperately trying to get their attention]
ENOUGH! [a hush falls]
Minerva:
HOW should I sing if this happens so OFTEN!
Bill:
Madame, madame, I am sorry. [he walks to the back of the stage and yells up the rafters] Hagrid! May I ask why that drop fell?!
Hagrid:
Sorry, sorry, Bill. I were'nt close mannin' the post. Ropes must ter come loose, or somethin'....
Bill:
Please, Hagrid, DO make sure it does'nt happen again.
Hagrid:
Aye, aye.
Bill [to Minerva]:
Minerva, is it settled now?
McGonagall [angry]:
That is IT! Albus, my coats! [Albus runs over with heavy furs and she prepares to leave]
Bill:
Please, Minerva, not now! Surely the 'Ghost' issues can be cleared out!
McGonagall:
Not NOW they won't! I have had enough. No more 'Opera Populaire' for me, unless you can catch this mongrel and dispose of him! [she and Albus leave in a fury]
Bill [in an attempt to lighten the moment]:
Operas. Tsk tsk...
Harry:
Must you find a replacement for Madame McGonagall?
Bill:
Yes, that would be in order. However, I would like to leave it up to you, Potter, and Weasley, to do so.
Ron:
And that is because...
Bill:
YOU are the new managers. Now then, my work here is finished. I'm off to the station. (he puts on his hat and leaves. The New Managers look at each other uncertainly)
Ron (addressing everyone):
So there is no understudy? (the people murmur "no")
Ginny:
Er - Hermione Granger could sing it, I'm sure.
Hermione:
Ginny!
Harry:
Oh? (looks at Hermione)
Hermione:
I'm not certain.....
Ron:
Oh, you as well? It's no wonder Bill wanted to dump the whole damn business. Too many people and their problems to deal with...
Harry:
Miss Granger, could you provide us with "Janelle's Solace?" It would be for the better of the opera. (music starts)
HERMIONE:
Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said good-bye
Remember me
Once in a while
Please promise me you'll try
When you find that once again you long
To take your heart back and be free
If you ever find a moment
Spare a thought for me....
[Scene magically changes to Gala Night. Hermione appears in full costume as she projects her voice through the packed audience. In the nearest box, Viktor Krum is there, with the managers and their wives.]
Viktor:
Could it be....could that be Hermione? [raises his opera glasses]
It is her. Will she remember me...?
HERMIONE:
We never said our love was evergreen
Or as unchanging as the sea
But please promise me that sometimes
You will think
Of me! [Music ends and the audience stands and applauds. Viktor is prominent among them]
A/N: Scene 3 may come a bit slow; you know how long this one took me. I must ask you to be patient!